Ornament des Nick Bottom als Pyramus mit Garnspule und Schere c. 1867 - 1868

Paul Konewka's "Ornament des Nick Bottom als Pyramus mit Garnspule und Schere" (c. 1867-1868) is a pen and ink drawing depicting a tangled ball of yarn, a pair of scissors, and a spindle. The work, currently housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies Konewka's detailed and intricate style, common in his illustrations for literary works. The composition evokes a sense of chaos and the complexities of life, perhaps referencing the character of Bottom from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" or the play's themes of love and transformation.